Healthy Choices for Cancer Prevention

While it's true that cancer respects no boundaries, in most instances environmental factors are responsible. Making healthy choices like those recommended here will go a long way to helping you with cancer prevention.

From regular checkups to dietary changes, cancer prevention is often as not a matter of making healthy choices.

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From chlorophyll to special compounds, fresh produce provides a range of benefits to help protect against cancer.

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Minimize alcohol consumption to minimize your cancer risk.

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Adding olive oil to your diet can help prevent cancer.

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Garlic can be added to meals or even raw, if you’re feeling adventurous!

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Whole grains such as amaranth are another good addition to your diet for cancer protection.

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Regular exercise may significantly reduce your risk for cancer.

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Dark berries — such as cranberries — offer protection from cancer.

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Cruciferous vegetables are as fun to eat as “cruciferous” is to say, and they break down in the body to form anti-cancer substances.

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